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Man struck by car in Cradley Heath 'recovering in hospital' after suffering multiple fractures

A pedestrian who was struck by a car Cradley Heath is making slow progress as officers reveal that the driver suspected of being at the wheel has been arrested.

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Barrs Road, Cradley Heath. Photo: Google

Birmingham Crown Court

Birmingham bank worker and her brother face trial accused of ‘brutal’ murder caught on CCTV

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Ex-England footballer John Barnes to appear at revamped Gospel Oak pub in Tipton

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The Museum of Cannock Chase will close its doors for the final time on Friday

'The Last Hurrah' - Museum of Cannock Chase hosts a poignant final event before closing doors for the final time

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Suzanne Cherry, aged 62, of Aldridge, sadly died in hospital on Tuesday (15 April) after she was struck by a van at Aston Wood golf course

Three appear in court following death of woman hit by van on golf course near Sutton Coldfield

Crime|9 hours ago

Stafford woman jailed for causing death of girl, 14, by dangerous driving

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Woman dies after being hit by a car in Stourbridge

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Ollie Watkins eager to end Aston Villa's trophy wait as Wembley beckons

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Acas called in for talks on Birmingham bin strike

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Woman wanted on recall to prison following multiple shop thefts in Willenhall arrested by officers

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Personalised St Georges day t-shirts up for grabs at Brownhills pub raffle event

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Fundraising raffle set to help support final show at Cannock theatre

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Graham Worton shows Michael Portillo a Dudley Bug trilobite fossil at Wren's Nest

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Children at Kidderminster nursery celebrate St George’s Day

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The details behind Matheus Cunha's release clause ahead of likely Wolves exit

Wolves could demand more than the £62.5million release clause for Matheus Cunha if a buying club wish to negotiate the payment terms.

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West Brom in no rush on new boss but transfer point made amid youthful preference hint

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Ollie Watkins eager to end Aston Villa's trophy wait as Wembley beckons

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Dave Edwards: Wolves are evolving under Vitor Pereira

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Daryl Dike opens up on 'frustrating' West Brom training schedule as striker eyes big pre-season

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The details behind Matheus Cunha's release clause ahead of likely Wolves exit

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West Brom in no rush on new boss but transfer point made amid youthful preference hint

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Daryl Dike opens up on 'frustrating' West Brom training schedule as striker eyes big pre-season

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'The players cannot get another free pass': Jonny Drury on West Brom squad after Tony Mowbray sacking

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Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac kick-off their huge 70-date spring-summer 2025 UK tour

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Your World|Apr 22

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Your World|Apr 22

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Your World|Apr 22

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Your World|Apr 22

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Your World|Apr 22

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Education|Apr 19

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Education|Apr 17

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